2022International Journal of Case Reports in OrthopaedicsOpen access

Anomalous common peroneal nerve: An encounter during peroneal nerve decompression

Inas Ismail, Jassim Usman

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In this case report we discuss about a rare anomaly of the common peroneal nerve. This was encountered during decompression of the peroneal nerve following a post traumatic foot drop. Here, we describe the abnormal division of common peroneal nerve and the importance of identifying it to avoid further nerve injury.

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In this case report we discuss about a rare anomaly of the common peroneal nerve. This was encountered during decompression of the peroneal nerve following a post traumatic foot drop. Here, we describe the abnormal division of common peroneal nerve and the importance of identifying it to avoid further nerve injury.

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In this case report we discuss about a rare anomaly of the common peroneal nerve. This was encountered during decompression of the peroneal nerve following a post traumatic foot drop. Here, we describe the abnormal division of common peroneal nerve and the importance of identifying it to avoid further nerve injury.

Key concepts: Common peroneal nerve, Foot drop, Medicine, Decompression, Superficial peroneal nerve, Surgery, Anatomy, Ankle

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